DescriptionOur Site Selection & Incentives Advisory (SSIA) practice within Krolls Tax Services unit specializes in guiding companies through the complex process of evaluating and selecting optimal locations for their operations. We provide comprehensive analysis and strategic advice on site selection considering factors such as cost labor market conditions infrastructure regulatory environment and quality of life. Additionally we assist clients in identifying and securing tax incentives grants and other financial benefits offered by state and local governments and other stakeholders to support their investment initiatives and economic activities. Our services include developing detailed financial models conducting comparative analyses and negotiating incentive packages to maximize the financial advantages for our clients. We are seeking a skilled Senior Associate to join our SSIA practice.
This role is hybrid based in one of our offices in Austin Houston or Dallas/Richardson in Texas.
Daytoday responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define criteria for site selection including economic demographic and logistical factors
- Collect and analyze data from public and private data sources and stakeholders including economic indicators tax policies and incentive programs to support site selection decisions
- Prepare project pitch presentations to be delivered to stakeholder groups during site selection or incentives negotiation and approvals.
- Utilize and refine discounted cash flow (DCF) models to evaluate the financial viability and comparative advantages of potential sites
- Prepare and deliver detailed location analysis reports and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders
- Assist in formulating and executing negotiation strategies to secure tax credits grants and other financial incentives for client projects across multiple states
- Prepare comprehensive project closing reports on incentives secured to provide a roadmap of future compliance requirements and draw down procedures
Essential traits:
- Indepth knowledge of site selection methodologies processes and financial incentive programs in Texas specifically Chapter/381 JETI Enterprise Zone and Enterprise Fund
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in consulting real estate economic development or state tax agencies with a bachelors degree in business economics or a related field
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a proven record of developing and implementing effective solutions
- Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience in preparing detailed reports and presentations
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration with the ability to work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to create financial models and presentations
- A history of successful project management and client engagement with a focus on delivering highquality results
Additional Traits:
- Proficiency in using labor market analysis platforms such as Lightcast or JobsEQ to gather and interpret labor market data trends and projections.
- Expertise in economic and fiscal impact modeling using software such as IMPLAN JEDI or BEA RIMS II.
- Entrylevel knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and proficiency in using software like Esri ArcGIS.
- Indepth understanding of public finance including how local and state governments are funded and how they allocate and expend funds to provide services to citizens.
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